I just love the idea that miracles can still happen, that people can find true love with no hidden agendas attached. A good Christian girl who keeps to herself and does good deeds, Mandy Moore is the last person Langdon would even look at; he’s a popular guy, a rude boy, part of a gang that makes him get into trouble, from the peer pressure. waan arkey taas
Just like the Qur’an Kariim says, "you may hate something that is actually good for you". Langdon gets punished by the school, so he has to do some community work. He gets close to Mandy and realises she’s not a freak like everyone seems to think. I don’t want to spoil it for you, so I won’t go any further (for those who haven’t watched it). Soo daawda dee
This film gives me hope. The songs in the film gives me hope. That people can still find true love. It’s a big world, right? But I’m often left wondering, are there any Somali Muslim men who would genuinely love a woman with all his heart and soul? Would he sacrifice his life for her? Would he live to just make her happy, to love her, support her, fulfil her. walee weli maanan arag kuwa ciaayaraya oo gabdhaheenii habaabiyey mooyeeeee
Islam promotes that sort of love, we see it in the Prophet’s life (scw) with Khadeejah and Aisha. (alle dhamaan ha ka raali noqdee) But does it happen in present day life?
As much as Somali men want someone to love them, I wonder, are they ready to love back as much or even more? Is this love only found in Western men? Can Somali women find someone who will devote their lives to them, who will be hopelessly devoted to them? When the going gets tough, if, say, the woman can’t have a child, will he leave her, marry someone else, or will he tell her, I don’t want a child with anyone else but you, otherwise it’s meaningless.
Will he wake up everyday and thank God that she chose him as a life partner? Will he love her for the sake of God, the truest, purest form of love that will last forever? Will he treat her like an equal, his equal and not dominate her? Do miracles like that still happen in this world where its so easy to treat each other badly, abuse each other, cheat, lie, deceive, even kill.
Do they make them (men) like that anymore? Or do we all need a reality check and face up to the real world, the cold, harsh world where true, pure love is just a mirage. Ma garanayo walee waxa ku dhacey raganee iy sida ay wax u walaaqayaan. waxaan umaleyn anaga oo idil weunu waalaney sidii dagaalkii jahliga oo dhacey oo dhmaanteen waa inaan adnaa isbitaalkii caanka ahaa ee Lasareeti ee dadka waalnaa laga buuxin jirey.
I don’t want to spoil it for you, so I won’t go any further (for those who haven’t watched it).
ReplyDeleteI haven’t seen it, but i think the ending is clear… hehe
I think men like that do exist, but we shouldn’t have too high hopes for it. It has to be give and take in marriage. This level of intensity of affection may develop over time, inshallah. To have it immediately might be nice - but perhaps, we might not appreciate it, or even be put off by it!
To be honest, these days i worry more about how i will be like as a wife, than what my husband will be like to me. Naturally, i want someone who respects me, and inshallah, loves me truly. But i feel that love takes time - it shouldn’t be expected. I want to make sure that i treat my husband well, and appreciate him, and respect him. That way, it will be easier for him to do the same for me. My worst nightmare is to become a nag, or turn my husband into a ‘yes man’, who is married to a ‘battle axe’ - Allah forbid!
I suppose i fear this fate, because i know that i can be quite head-strong. I like my way, and i don’t like to hear the word ‘no’. C’mon, i’m an only child! It’s comes with the territory.
I think i need a man who is flexible, but also strong, who won’t let me get away anything and everything (but will let me have my way enough, to keep me happy - hehe).
Sister Fowsiyo
“I think i need a man who is flexible, but also strong, who won’t let me get away anything and everything”
ReplyDeleteLoL I am saving this one till after you get hitched:P
I think it’s really important for one to think about how they would be in a relationship too and I’m thankful that it was written in your comments. Of course it goes both ways but why do I feel that women are more ready to give than men? Maybe its because of the way they are conditioned while they’re raised. It would be nice to hear from brothers on this issue- spread the word sisters on this posty
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